Does All the Walking Nurses Do Count As Aerobic Exercise?
Ever wonder if the tens of thousands of steps that a nurse walks every day should count as an aerobic workout, that she doesn’t need to train on a treadmill, take step classes or jog [...]
If Age Slows Metabolism, Why Are Some Old Ladies So Thin?
Ever wonder why some elderly women are frightfully thin, when old age is supposed to slow metabolism and make fat gain easier? Is there some magic reversal of this process? If a woman has not [...]
Can Older Adults Safely Do Intense Workouts?
Intense exercise is one of the best things an older person can do for his or her "aging" body. "Taking it easy" and sitting around all day will cause far more harm to the aged [...]
Walking Speed Is Linked to Cognitive Decline and Dementia
Slow walking does your brain bad. Though you may think that a “relaxed” walk is healthy, it can damage your brain in the long run. […]
How to Use Olive Oil to Help Prevent a Stroke
Want to prevent stroke? Include olive oil in your diet; dip bread in it and enjoy, and so many other ways to use this versatile "healthy fat." Stroke can leave your body permanently maimed; do [...]
If You Shouldn’t Hold Onto a Treadmill Why Are the Rails There?
Just because the rails are there doesn’t mean you should hold onto the treadmill when walking. Holding on defeats the purpose and will prevent you from reaching your fitness or weight loss goals. So why, [...]
Best Seated Exercise for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What kinds of seated exercises are best for COPD? People with COPD should definitely exercise, and if you have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), you’re most likely wondering if certain types of exercise, including seated, [...]
Belly Fat Is Independent Risk Factor for Colon Cancer
Now you have more motivation than ever to get rid of your dangerous belly fat: colon cancer. Even if you take other measures to prevent this disease, a big belly is bad news. [...]
Why Women Stay in Abusive Relationships: Not Stockholm Syndrome
Women stay in abusive relationships for several reasons, but Stockholm syndrome is far from the only reason. Stockholm syndrome means you bond with your captor after he abducts you; usually a hostage-taker is a stranger [...]
How to Maximize Calorie Burn Using a Treadmill Incline
If you hold onto the treadmill while using the incline, you’re burning far fewer calories than what the display says. Holding on cancels out the incline and causes many other problems. […]
How to Give Large Dogs Injections with No Assistance
Giving injections to big dogs can be a major hassle, so here are guidelines for giving injections to large dogs without assistance. I had been giving injections to a large dog for several weeks, and that’s [...]
Walking vs. Napping for Mid-Afternoon Energy Recharge
If you had to choose between walking and napping to re-energize, which should it be? Forget the power nap; do the power WALK. Everything points to the walking. “Walking is generally considered the better choice [...]
Cut-Off Age When Kids Should No Longer Be Forced to Hug
If you make your kids hug people against their will, you’ll want to know at what age you should stop doing this. Parents who force their children to “give hugs” at some point will stop [...]
Easy Cure for Feeling too Fat to Go to the Health Club
Feeling too fat to step inside a gym? I have solutions to this conundrum that afflicts so many overweight people. Use my approaches and you will never be afraid to set foot inside a gym [...]
Over 65? Cardio Exercise or Weight Training?
Are you over age 65 and wondering which is better for your body: cardio exercise or weight training? Does it even make a difference if you're over 65 when it comes to these two categories [...]
How Manly Can a Woman Look if She Lifts Weights for Fitness?
If a woman lifts weights for fitness only, not for competitive bodybuilding, just how manly might her muscles end up looking? This is about the typical woman who trains with weights, rather than a woman [...]
How Much Weight Must a Woman Lift to Look Like a Man?
How many pounds must a woman lift before it starts making her look like a man? […]
Can Smokers Do High Intensity Interval Training Safely?
Is it safe for smokers to do HIIT forms of exercise? There are smokers out there who are wondering if it’s okay to do HIIT, due to its hardship on the cardiovascular system. [...]
HIIT on a Treadmill for Melting Thigh and Belly Fat
No thinking required: Just follow these various HIIT treadmill programs and watch that fat drip off your thighs, belly and elsewhere. These high intensity interval training workouts are designed to smoke off body fat like never [...]
Best Fat Burning Aerobic Exercises for Obese Women & Men
Some cardio forms of exercise are better at fat-burning, even if you’re obese, than are others. Avoid the mistake of doing cardio the wrong way that won’t burn off much fat. […]
How to Do HIIT at Home Without Cardio Equipment
YES, you can do HIIT inside your home without cardio equipment, all while the babies are asleep. You can get just as much a crushing fat-burning effect as you would on a machine. [...]
How to Correctly Walk Sideways on Treadmill Without Holding On
Stop doubting in your ability to walk sideways on a treadmill without holding on; this is so much simpler than you think. I’ll have you walking hands-free next time you step onto a treadmill. [...]
Sideways Treadmill Walking: 1 to 2 mph: Guidelines
If you hold on while walking sideways on a treadmill, you totally defeat the purpose. An able-bodied person has no excuse for this. Here’s why it’s wrong. […]
Can Food Alone Flatten Your Belly?
You’re heard of “belly flattening foods,” right? While LESS food can shrink fat cells in your stomach, what about a particular food that actually shrinks fat cells? […]
New to Treadmill, Men 65+, Guidelines: Don’t Hold Onto Rails
Hands off the treadmill is the first rule for men 65+ who are new to exercise. This destructive habit is worse for seniors than young people. It could strain the hips and shoulders. [...]
What Is Hormonal Exercise and Why Does It Burn So Much Fat?
Hormonal exercise is the best way to blast off body fat, no matter how much you have. Anyone can do hormonal exercise: beginners, old, obese. It saves time too! […]
Can You Lose Weight with Exercise Alone?
Yes, you can lose weight with exercise alone. It's actually a myth that you cannot lose weight with only exercise and no change to your diet. Losing weight happens when you create a calorie deficit. Many [...]
The Best Cardio Machine for HIIT
The best cardio machine for HIIT is the one in which you can do the greatest variety of routines, while including impact. The best cardio machine for HIIT is one in which all levels can [...]
Karate Board Breaking Tricks for Beginners
Are you a beginning karate student who’s been struggling to break boards? I have many years’ experience in karate and other hard style martial arts like taekwondo. […]
Fast Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Without Surgery
If you’ve tried conservative treatment for plantar fasciitis with no results, don’t give up. There is a fast non-surgical treatment that, according to a study, has a 95 percent success rate at ridding the heel [...]
Treadmill HIIT vs. Elliptical Machine: Pros & Cons
Which is better: HIIT with the elliptical or HIIT with the treadmill? The best answer to which is better, elliptical HIIT or treadmill HIIT, begins with evaluating your goals. […]
The Best Barbell Routines for Obese Beginners
When an obese person starts working out with barbells, something magical happens: dramatic weight loss and a change in body shape. And isn’t that what you want? […]
Uphill Walking Tips for Overweight: Get Fit, Lose Weight
Whether uphill outside or on a treadmill incline, being overweight need not be an obstacle to getting fitter & leaner. You can speed your progress with a technique called high intensity interval training—or its derivative, [...]
Why Some Fat People Can’t Lose Weight Despite Diet & Exercise
Don’t blame “fat genes” if you’ve “tried everything” & still can’t lose weight. There’s a humbling reason for your chronic weight loss failure. The good news is that you can solve this problem! [...]
How to Make Walking Undo Obesity Genes and Burn Fat
Not just any ordinary walking can reverse the effect of an obesity predisposition, because the walking must be done with rhyme and reason. A person may have a tendency to become overweight under certain circumstances, [...]
Pull-up Training for Mildly Overweight People: Yes, You Can!
Yes, overweight people can learn to do a pull-up with my safe, motivating approach to training for this stellar exercise. […]
How Tall Women Can Get Confidence from Short Envious Women
Very tall women can get confidence from short women. This article is for very tall women who are unhappy or self-conscious about their height. […]
Anti-Cancer Diet for Dog with Cancer
Don’t make the mistake of feeding your sick dog “normal dog food,” only to brutally regret not feeding him an anti-cancer diet after he’s gone. […]
Which Large Dog Breed Sheds the Most?
Beware of the dog breed that sheds the most, year-round. My parents have this type of dog, and there isn’t a place in the house that’s free of this dog’s white “hairs.” [...]
The Best Cardio Machines for Burning Fat
If you want very effective cardio workouts for burning fat that involve using machines, you’re in luck. Does this describe you: Can’t get rid of ugly cellulite no matter what you do? Have trouble pulling [...]